remix

verb
re·​mix | \ (ˈ)rē-ˈmiks How to pronounce remix (audio) \
remixed; remixing; remixes

Definition of remix

 (Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to mix again

remix

noun
re·​mix | \ ˈrē-ˌmiks How to pronounce remix (audio) \

Definition of remix (Entry 2 of 2)

: a variant of an original recording (as of a song) made by rearranging or adding to the original

Examples of remix in a Sentence

Noun

dance remixes of rock songs

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Along with duet videos, which let users add their own videos next to an existing clip, TikTok’s strategy of encouraging users to repurpose old videos to create new ones encouraged users to remix and reply to others, helping trends grow and evolve. Dami Lee, The Verge, "TikTok turns one: its first 12 months, as told through TikToks," 2 Aug. 2019 That means a return to what Assassin’s Creed does best: expounding on and remixing prominent game design ideas and serving them up an aesthetic and conceptual cocktail. Daniel Starkey, Ars Technica, "Assassin’s Creed Odyssey," 4 Oct. 2018 Highlights include space trivia competitions, stargazing, a space suit fashion show, scavenger hunts through the museum, and a performance by Quindar, an electronic music duo that remixes NASA’s audio archive. Washington Post, "17 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend," 18 July 2019 The program scraped images from Balenciaga's lookbooks, catalogs, and runway shows, then remixed them to create original styles. Arielle Pardes, WIRED, "AI's Latest Job? Designing Cool T-Shirts," 11 July 2019 Despair and hope, savagery and grace, grievance and reconciliation: these elements, brought to a boil by Shakespeare, have been cannily remixed in Leon’s staging, which is magical in all the right ways. Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, "Finding Refuge in “The Secret Life of Bees” and “Much Ado About Nothing”," 17 June 2019 The capsule collection remixes some of the brand’s most iconic silhouettes including the Club C, Classic Leather and Freestyle Hi. James Love, Essence, "Happy Pride Month! Celebrate Love And Inclusivity With These Fire Collaborations," 7 June 2019 Yesterday, on Kim Kardashian's Instagram account, West was seen remixing his beloved white button-down and jeans in a slightly new way. Megan Gustashaw, GQ, "Kanye West Understands the Power of the White Dress Shirt," 6 Apr. 2018 Twelve of those songs have previously been released; the new album features all 21 numbers from that performance, all newly remixed. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Paul McCartney still ‘Fab ‘at 77, still on tour, has four albums due out in July," 20 June 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The success formula includes the deft use of social media and the release of four remixes, the latest with a South Korean rapper, each tapping into a new audience. The Christian Science Monitor, "Why the protests in Russia are different," 30 July 2019 Much Faster Than You, Matt’ He has since released another remix with the addition of young yodeler Mason Ramsey and rapper Young Thug. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Tom Brady Yields a Machete While He Rides a Horse in His Own 'Old Town Road' Music Video," 18 July 2019 Lil Nas X recorded a remix with Billy Ray Cyrus and fans went crazy for it. Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Who is Lil Nas X? Everything You Need to Know About the "Old Town Road" Rapper," 9 Apr. 2019 Legacy Recordings celebrated the milestone with commemorative reissues, including a digital version of the album with remixes and versions of tracks that had never been officially released. Alaa Elassar, CNN, "Christina Aguilera celebrates the 20th anniversary of her debut album," 25 Aug. 2019 Martin gets the argument from those who don’t believe in remixes, and won’t dismiss them. Randy Lewis, chicagotribune.com, "A new ending: Behind the Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ 50th-anniversary remix," 9 Aug. 2019 But four separate remixes, like one released just last week featuring the artist RM from the Korean boy band BTS, helped keep the interest going. Allegra Frank, Vox, "“Old Town Road” just became Billboard’s longest-running No. 1 ever," 29 July 2019 Lil Nas X proposed yet another remix with country music icon Dolly Parton and rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "The evolution of "Old Town Road": BTS rapper RM has joined Lil Nas X on a third remix, called "Seoul Town Road"," 25 July 2019 As long as the lyrics don’t change much, Billboard considers a remix the same song. The Christian Science Monitor, "Why the protests in Russia are different," 30 July 2019

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First Known Use of remix

Verb

1662, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1980, in the meaning defined above

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remix

noun

English Language Learners Definition of remix

: a new or different version of a recorded song that is made by changing or adding to the original recording of the song